Netherlands will go top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time in their history if they win the World Cup final tomorrow morning.
At the moment, Brazil currently heads the rankings while the Dutch go into the final at Soccer City ranked in fourth.
However, if they win the final they will claim the number one spot.
Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwijk said the boys have been briefed on what is expected of them.
Meanwhile, Netherlands captain Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said he will refuse to take a drugs test after the World Cup final if his side is victorious as it would mean missing out on the celebrations.
Van Bronckhorst, who scored his side's first goal in the 3-2 semi-final win over Uruguay, quits football after tomorrow's final and said taking a drugs test after the semi-final meant he missed the post-match celebrations in the Dutch dressing room.
Brockhost said that this is his last game adding he wanted to celebrate with the boys.
The Netherlands/Spain game kicks off tomorrow morning at 6.30am.
Story by: Paradise Tabucala
Source: fifa.com
Netherlands out to claim top spot
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